Gurdane Road over Butter Creek
PoorPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 6.9 MI S of HWY 74 · Structure no. 59C012142500694
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gurdane Road over Butter Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gurdane Road over Butter Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gurdane Road over Butter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Gurdane Road over Butter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Gurdane Road over Butter Creek carry?
About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gurdane Road over Butter Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Gurdane Road over Butter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.